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Apparatus and methods for picking numbers

a technology for picking numbers and apparatuses, applied in sport apparatuses, indoor games, board games, etc., can solve problems such as the unfavorable prediction of the winning lottery number set, and achieve the effect of improving the probability of winning the lottery number s

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-05-29
CAIN CARLOS M
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The present invention is an apparatus and method for picking lottery numbers using a plurality of cards. Each card has a unique numerical indicator and image that is associated with an occurrence in a lottery player's life. The cards are organized into groups, with each group having a unique identifying feature. The cards may also have a word that describes the image or number. The invention may be in the form of a package containing the cards, and each occurrence may be a dream, event, or anomaly. The unique image may be a photograph, sketch, or drawing. The cards may be bound into a book. The technical effects of the invention include an improved method for picking lottery numbers that increases the likelihood of winning and provides a more intuitive and intuitive way to play the game.

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The system is based on chance, and not on any input from the lottery player, and is thus unlikely to successfully predict the winning set of lottery numbers.

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[0050]The following text sets forth a detailed description of several embodiments of the invention. However, it should be understood that the scope of the inventions is not limited to any particular embodiment disclosed herein. One skilled in the art would understand that alternative embodiments to those described herein could be implemented, based on this disclosure.

[0051]Lotteries (singular, “lottery”) are games of chance in which a player (the “lottery player”) selects certain numbers from a set of available numbers. Lotteries often are structured such that a lottery player must select multiple numbers for a full set of lottery numbers. Common lotteries may includes three, five, or six numbers to be selected. In a lottery drawing, numbers are randomly selected by the lottery officiant to determine the winning numbers. If a lottery player's selected numbers match those that were randomly selected by the officiant, then that player may win a prize. A device and method is needed suc...

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A group of cards that may be loose or bound in a book is provided for picking lottery numbers. Each card may bear a unique numbers in a range, and may bear a unique image. Each card may also include a word or phrase corresponding to the image shown on the card. Cards in a group may bear the same color. The number of cards, and / or groups of cards, may be determined based upon the lottery being played. In use, the player first familiarizes him / herself with the images on the cards. The player pays special attention to his / her dreams, events, anomalies and / or unusual occurrences in his / her daily routine. Next, the player associates each occurrence with one of the images on the cards and picks the number on that card as one of the lottery numbers to be played. Other features and attributes are disclosed.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of Invention[0002]The present invention generally pertains picking lottery numbers, and more particularly to images and associated numbers that may be shown for example on cards, in a book or on other medium and used for picking lottery numbers or in connection with other numerical based games or events.[0003]2. Description of Related Art[0004]Various approaches have been proposed in connection with picking and / or predicting winning lottery numbers. Many of those approaches are described in earlier patents, including those cited herein. While certain of those approaches are purported to have advantages or benefits, the inventor perceives that they also have shortcomings, and that a need exists for an apparatus and methods for accurately picking and / or predicting winning lottery numbers, as described herein.[0005]Chinese Patent CN1754595 discloses the use of playing cards to choose lottery numbers. The playing cards include 52 traditional pok...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63F11/00
CPCA63F11/0011A63F2003/00299A63F1/02A63F3/065A63F2001/0416A63F2001/0458A63F2001/0475
Inventor CAIN, CARLOS M.
Owner CAIN CARLOS M